Ghostbusters II (1989) ***1/2 [GB UHD Double Feature Pt. 2]
Though Ghostbusters II (1989) is undoubtedly sillier and inferior to its predecessor, I've always really enjoyed the film. It's a bit saccharine, the score isn't as good, the soundtrack isn't as good, there's a bit of retreading, the ending is weak, and for those that think the f/x in the first film are dated—they are much cheesier here.
But I still say, 30 years on, that GBII is an unfairly maligned sequel. The first half is very strong, most of the dialogue is great, Peter MacNicol steals all his scenes, and I still have a crush on Annie Potts in this film. I am very curious (though skeptical) if Ivan Reitman's son Jason's upcoming sequel will be any better than this one, but here's hoping.
But I still say, 30 years on, that GBII is an unfairly maligned sequel. The first half is very strong, most of the dialogue is great, Peter MacNicol steals all his scenes, and I still have a crush on Annie Potts in this film. I am very curious (though skeptical) if Ivan Reitman's son Jason's upcoming sequel will be any better than this one, but here's hoping.
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